Everything about Chapter 124 is summed up in the monthly
February 2011 Newsletter
(below the list of advertisers)
| Representative | Web site |
Business
card |
|---|---|---|
| Tom Abbott | Belden Electronics Division |  |
| Michael Bach WB6FFC |
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| Al Jason | Harris Broadcast (Radio) |  |
| Tom Franklin | Norcom |  |
| Edward Forke | Shively Labs |  |
| Matt Granard | Westlake Electronic Supply |  |
| Joe Harrington | Harrington Tower Services |  |
| Gray Hearting | Gray Frierson Hearting & Associates |  |
| Bryan Jones | Broadcast Electronics |  |
| Matt Leland | Dielectric |  |
| John Pierce | Tektronix |  |
| Robert Rogers | Broadcast Tower Services |  |
| Larry Sayer | Rohde & Schwarz |  |
| Debbie Storz | Econco |  |
| Ellis Terry | Nautel |  |
| Bob Trimble N7IYI |
RF Specialties |  |
| Michael Troje | Continental Electronics |  |
| Brian Walker | Professional Video & Tape, Inc. |  |
Snail mail:
SBE Chapter 124
PO Box 1727
Portland, OR 97207-1727
You may use excerpts if attributed to the original
source and
"Water Cooled Newsletter" SBE Chapter 124, Portland, OR
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| WHEN: |
Tuesday February 8th, Noon |
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| WHERE: | Buffalo Gap Saloon &
Eatery 6835 SW Macadam (at California) Portland 503-244-7111 |
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| WHAT: |
Steve Lampen, Multimedia Technology Manager and Product Line Manager - Entertainment Products for Belden, will do a presentation he calls "Digital Audio – Choices and Considerations." Digital audio comes in a number of choices, in twisted pair and coax formats, networked digital audio, and Category 5, in professional and consumer applications. This paper covers all of these, with installation and operational tips.
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Almost all the presentations are made at the meetings of all three Oregon SBE Chapters.
The Eugene meeting is usually the day after the Portland meeting.
The Medford meeting is usually two days after the Portland meeting.
The Portland meetings are held at lunchtime on the second Tuesday of every month. Everyone is welcome to attend the meetings. When you get to the Buffalo Gap, go in the SW California Street-side door, turn left, and go upstairs. We have the whole upper floor, which has its own bathrooms. Be sure to get there early, because after the Gap's parking lot fills up you'll be searching the narrow streets for blocks around to find a place to park. For more information on Chapter 124 in Portland/Vancouver/Salem, contact Chapter Chair Ev Helm, e-mail chairman at sbe124 dot org, or call him at 503-977-7752. For a map and directions see http://www.sbe124.org/SBE124_maps.html .
Brian Walker of Professional Video & Tape did a presentation on 3D, including the various ways of presenting it. Producing good looking 3D broadcasts is perhaps 3 times harder than 2D!
Steve Holmes, Tektronix Video Application Engineer, will do a presentation on the Loudness/CALM Act in Transmission Testing - Practical Application of the methods the FCC is most likely to use for determining violations of the CALM Act.
by Kent Randles K7YXZ CBRE
Senior Engineer, Entercom-Portland
Co-Chair, Portland/Vancouver LAECC
Chapter Secretary/Newsletter Editor
secretary at sbe124 dot org
(From Mandy Barnes, RSI Corp.)
This course will provide participants with a dynamic interactive educational experience and is delivered by instructors with over a century of combined knowledge.
This “Half day RF Safety”™ training course provides information of accountability and responsibility for a safe work site The class will envelop a comprehensive overview focusing on Steps to compliance using “RF Safety” for due diligence and compliance.
It also includes an extensive synopsis on the new RF rules that many States now have along with cutting edge technology advancements such as media flow, LTE, WiMax/3G, BDA systems, Doppler, DTV/Digital radio and high-powered earth-based satellite radio transponders. This updated class covers not only new technologies and antenna systems but covers best practices for the NEPA/EA requirements and safety solutions.
With all the safety issues facing the telecommunications market today, your group cannot afford to be unprepared.
Radiofrequency Safety International’s “RF Safety”™ training is recommended in order to understand FCC and OSHA policies and inform employees regarding radiofrequency radiation and other safety issues. The FCC/NTIA and OSHA have defined radiofrequency (RF) radiation as a physical hazard. The FCC is now doing site inspections and enforcement of these rules. RSI’s “RF Safety”™ training can provide you with all the necessary information you need to be prepared at the job site. This course focuses on the OSHA/FCC/NTIA regulations regarding RF exposure and how they affect your group or site.
March 31, 2011, Portland, OR, RFS, $325, ½ day, 8 am – 12 noon.
Group discounts are available for 5 or more from the same company.
RSI closes registration 21 days prior to any scheduled live training. Registrations may be taken after the 21 day period, dependent upon space availability. If a refund is required 30 or more days before the scheduled live training class, there will be a 10% cancellation fee. No refunds will be given less than 30 days before the class. RSI is not responsible for cancellations. If a class is oversold or cancelled, registrations will be transferred to the next available date in the local area. RSI will not be responsible for any expenses incurred due to cancellation by either party. All payments are due prior to the registration period. Refunds for missed classes will not be given. At RSI’s discretion, a credit may be given to the customer to use for another RSI training course. Satisfaction is guaranteed.
*Designated person means “authorized person”. Defined as a person approved (approved means sanctioned, endorsed, accredited, certified or accepted as satisfactory by a duly constituted and nationally recognized authority or agency) or assigned by the employer to perform a specific type of duty or duties or to be at a specific location or locations at the job site.
Click here to go to the SBE124 Facebook page. You'll want to "like" it.
Former ARS-Portland engineer Jim Sute will be moving up from Medford. He starts February 22nd.
The Society of Broadcast Engineers will present an Ennes Workshop on Saturday, February 12 in Sacramento. The Workshop is co-sponsored by SBE Chapter 43 and PBS station KVIE TV and will be held at the facilities of KVIE from 9 am to 5 pm. Registration is only $25 for members, $35 for non-members, and includes a free continental breakfast and buffet lunch. The Sacramento Ennes Workshop is the first Workshop of the year, and it has all new or updated topics for 2011. Please click on the link below and register now!
https://ssl18.pair.com/sbe/cgi-bin/sbe_event_reg.pl?goto=form&ec=91 More info at www.sbe43.orgFebruary 19 (Saturday) Salem Hamfair in Rickreall. http://www.w7sra.com/flyer/Flyer.pdf . There's always our calendar of events at http://www.sbe124.org/calendar.html .
There are 14 FM HD signals (twelve with HD2, and two of those have an HD3) and three AM HD signals on the air in the Portland market. Go here for a complete list.
There are now over 1000 multicast stations and 100 HD Radios to choose from. See http://www.hdradio.com/buyers_guide.php.
We saw HD radios in several vehicles at the Portland International Auto Show. Ford's Sync system was the coolest.
The Society of Broadcast Engineers has
announced the opening of the SBE University; a series of on-line, on-demand
courses designed to bring expert instruction on a variety of technical
radio and television topics to broadcast engineers at an affordable price.
Beat the recession with these all-new, affordable "nuts and bolts" courses available to take anytime at your convenience. No travel, hotel or other costs to eat up your limited training budget, these courses are developed by experts for the SBE.
The Society of Broadcast Engineers offers numerous levels and types of certifications for broadcast technicians and engineers.
Operator Level Certifications
Broadcast Networking Certification
Engineering Level Certifications
Specialist Certifications
Exams are given several times a year locally, and annually at the NAB Convention in Las Vegas.
Exam schedule:
| Exam Date/Window | Location | Application Deadline |
| April 12, 2011 | NAB Convention | March 25, 2011 |
| June 3-13, 2011 | Local Chapters | April 15, 2011 |
| August 5-15, 2011 | Local Chapters | June 3, 2011 |
For information, e-mail our Chapter Certification Chair, Eric Margeson certification at sbe124 dot org.
The new SBE CertPreview will be a download from the SBE website or you may choose to have the CD mailed to you. The program will be installed onto your computer and will be machine specific. The program will be available for Windows and Mac. Each sample test contains 100-150 questions typical of those found on an actual exam. You will take the exam in its entirety and be able to mark and review questions before scoring your sample exam. By scoring the exam, you will be given a percentage and a breakdown of categories contained within the exam. This will help you identify your strengths and weaknesses. You will also be able to revisit questions that you answered wrong.
Cost is: $29 for the download (per test)
or $33 for the CD (per test)
add $3 per CD for shipping/handling
* Multiple tests can be purchased on one CD
Click here for the fillable order form
From Jack Roland KEØVH
The net meets on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month (except in August) at 10 AM Pacific Time. In Denver on the WA2YZT repeater, on 146.805 and 447.175 with a pl of 186.2. AND, through the Internet Radio Linking Project on the Denver Reflector Node #9615.
To find a node in your area you can go to the www.irlp.net website, click on the "Node Info" on the left, then click on the "List of nodes and frequencies" in the middle of the page. In a moment a full list of node numbers, cities, countries and the like will appear and do a page search for you city. When the node is highlighted click on the node number and that repeater information will appear, usually with contact information of the trustee/repeater owner. When you have done this and are able to access your node (usually at 4 digit code on the local repeater unless it is a closed club system), you will want to connect to the Denver Reflector Node #9615. . See also www.wa2yzt.com
If you need further help contact me at KEØVH at qsl dot net .
[The participating Portland node is 3420, N7PIR at 440.450 with a PL of 103.5 Hz, now located on the Skyline Tower. SBE 124 <1 GHz frequency coordinator Mike Steiner KD6LVP is the trustee. See http://www.qsl.net/n7pir .]
For southwestern Washington and ALL of Oregon: >1 GHz call Ev Helm W7EEH at 503-977-7752, fax 503 293-4877, or e-mail microwave at sbe124.org; <1 GHz call Mike Steiner KD6LVP at 503-235-8517, fax 503-231-4624, or e-mail under1gig at sbe124.org.
You can browse the database at http://www.sbe124.org/part_74/.
If you are not IN the database, you are NOT coordinated.
Event notices are sent to members of the sbe-pdx e-mail list. To sign up, go to http://lists.radiolists.net/mailman/listinfo/sbe-pdx .
At noon on the second Tuesday of every month, broadcast engineers in Portland meet at The Buffalo Gap Saloon & Eatery, 6835 SW Macadam (at SW California), 503-244-7111. Enter on the California side, take the first left, and go up the stairs. We have the entire 2nd floor and our own bathrooms. Get there early, because after the Gap's lot fills up, you'll be searching the narrow streets for blocks around to find a place to park. For more information on the restaurant see http://www.thebuffalogap.com . For directions, go to http://www.sbe124.org/SBE124_maps.html. For chapter information call Chapter 124 Chair Ev Helm at 503-977-7752, or e-mail chairman at sbe124 dot org. As usual, anyone, member or not, is welcome to attend.
